Definition of "attract" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To pull toward without touching.

   • A magnet attracts iron filings.

2. (transitive) To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.

   • to attract admirers
   • Advertising is designed to attract customers.
   • His big smile and brown eyes instantly attracted me.

3. (transitive) To incur.

   • Using the minibar in a hotel room attracts additional charges.